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Hooked Rug

Ruth M. Barnes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a floral oval rug design. The central focus is an intricate oval pattern filled with an array of vibrant flowers. The design is bordered by a scalloped edge highlighted in red, which frames the floral arrangement and leads into a more complex border featuring a variety of small blue, red, and white floral patterns. The entire setup rests against a dark, textured rectangular background. The design captures the essence of a traditional, elaborately designed rug.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3379 × 4538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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